Love can be a vehicle to healing. When we can immerse ourselves in the process of seeing love all around us, we decrease our focus on those things that hurt. The more we do this, the more we are able to observe the love that surrounds us constantly. When we think of love, we often […]
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No matter what your past is, you are worthy. Happiness is your birthright. Healing is your purpose. You are loved.
We need to recognize and celebrate our growth and be aware that we have moved forward in our lives. Even if this growth does not bring noticeable change to our lives, it still moves us forward.
Our strong immune system has everything to do with a regulated nervous system. It is important to have our nervous systems regulated. So how do we regulate our nervous systems? We do this by breathing, being mindful and calming ourselves in whatever way works for us. This is a time for us to create as
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“ Holistic Psychotherapy, for me is providing clients an ego supportive positive psychology approach that includes safe touch, Reiki and energy somatic experiencing, hatha yoga, meditation, Breathing exercises, visualization, guided imagery, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and spirituality, as the need arises, and based on the client’s interest” The word holistic implies, whole, complete, comprehensive, or as
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I often see, hear and feel like I am back at the scene of the sexual abuse. How do I get rid of these visions? These visions are often referred to as Flashbacks; “sudden and disturbing vivid memories of events in the past, especially as a result of psychological trauma”. Flashbacks are difficult to deal
Many friends and family believe that I should not talk about my childhood sexual abuse. They say it has been too long since it took place. They suggest I think about how it would affect my family. Should I or shouldn’t I disclose/share my secret? Discussions around disclosure are very personal. This too can only
Living is filled with struggles and triumphs, with opportunities and disappointments, with need and fulfillment, with dynamic movement and inertia. Each day that we are blessed to still be in the land of the living, we are gifted with an opportunity to experience our spiritual selves at work, whether we are cognizant of it or not.
This debut memoir chronicles a woman’s spiritual exploration and growth as she overcame a disturbing childhood and helped others heal.
Brought to America from the Dominican Republic as a youngster, Molina-Marshall should have led a happy life. Her father was a diligent worker, and his large family wanted for nothing. But the author recounts that her dad had a drinking problem and was a serial philanderer. Molina-Marshall’s long-suffering mother left him for a woman. Then it was all downhill for the bright, 12-year-old girl, who was shuttled between foster care and relatives. According to the author, she was sexually abused by the husband of one of her siblings. This resulted in Molina-Marshall becoming alienated and moody. By 15, she simply tried to survive. In her favor were grit and a restless intelligence. She quit school, rented a room, and found a factory job. Time went by, and for a while she was happily married. Yet when her husband left her, her life truly began. She turned to religion for answers but decided that blaming God for her woes was a cop-out.
In this absorbing and moving memoir, Molina-Marshall’s vivid storytelling is fearless. She frankly discusses the truths she discovered and the indignities she suffered. These admissions are disclosed with a touch of resignation and plenty of bite. However painful, everything she experienced was a lesson, and she bravely realized that she was part of the problem: “The fear of being hurt, rejected, or abused often led to me feeling lonely and misunderstood. No one knew the agonizing pain I felt being trapped in my thoughts and anger. I was becoming my biggest threat.”
The author skillfully recounts her intricate spiritual journey. To deal with her psychic wounds, she searched for an inspirational system. Her open-mindedness led her to the interfaith concept—cherry-picking from various religions and spiritual movements, yoga, and Indigenous beliefs as a way of finding peace. Along with her female partner, she built a therapy practice, making use of every spiritual element that aided her and others. The road was bumpy, and she found that women of color in same-sex relationships were not welcomed everywhere. To do good works—and finally live on her own terms—she effectively overcame bigotry.
An engrossing, cathartic account of empathy and success through determination and confidence.
Pub Date: May 3, 2022 | ISBN: 978-0-578-38315-6 | Page Count: 264 | Publisher: From Trauma to Triumph | Review Posted Online: June 13, 2022
